Thanks so much for the article - saw this article at ATNE a while back and was so inspired that we scheduled a wknd in the area this past summer. We found a nice campground across the street from the Castle & spent a wonderful day at the Beach nearby. We spent our 2nd day exploring Gilette Castle. What a fascinating place!! Now there are Christmas festivities too?? I'm going to have to grab the kids and head back down there! Can't wait!